Version: 2008
Digital Home DIYStep-by-step guides that make home tech projects easy

Secure your wireless network

The easy part was setting up your wireless router or access point--now it's time to lock it down. Wireless networks aren't as secure as wired ones, but there are effective steps you can take to foil intruders. We'll show you some tricks.

Top devices for securing your wireless network

Alarm Internet Security Suite 6.5
What's it for:
Protects your PC from Internet dangers.

The bottom line:
ZoneAlarm Internet Security Suite 6.5 has partnered with an identity management solutions provider to provide both offline and online identity-theft protection, making this suite well worth the price.

More related products

Trend Micro PC-cillin Internet Security 2006

 F-Secure Internet Security 2006

Belkin N1 Wireless Router

Netgear WGU624

D-Link DI-808HV


We want to hear about what DIY digital home projects you're working on, what you're thinking of working on, and what additional projects you'd like us to cover.

CNET newsletters

Home & Entertainment Weekly
Home Theater Weekly
Photo & Video Weekly

DIY not doing it for you? Get a helping hand

DIY not doing it for you? Get a helping hand

The CNET Home Installation Directory will help you find a qualified design and technology professional in your neighborhood. Just tell us what kind of help you need, enter the zip code and radius, and click Go.
Zip code:
Distance radius (miles):